A retired soldier, Joel Kwame Sowu has expressed misgivings about the methodology President Akufo-Addo has adopted to redeem his promise to God to construct a National Cathedral.
Speaking on Prime Morning, (Rtd) Captain Sowu said even God will be unhappy with the President for demolishing the bungalows of judges in order to secure the land for the building.
In his view, the concerns that the President's decision have generated, mean God's name has been brought into disrepute.
“If you break down buildings for judges and people are angry and you say because you want to build something for God, God himself is not going to be happy with you. This is because you have brought the reputation of God into disrepute.
“When you are doing something for God, it should not be at the expense of other people,” he told host Benjamin Akakpo on Tuesday.
The former serviceman questioned why President Akufo-Addo has made a personal promise he made to God a national burden.
According to him, the National Cathedral project is a pledge between the President and God not between Ghana and God.
“Is this National Cathedral a personal pledge to God by someone or a pledge to God on behalf of the people of the country? So there are two things, so if you don’t get the parameters right, it is wrong.
“I was not there when the President was praying to God to make the promise, so why should I contribute to the construction, I will not pay,” he said.
The building of the Cathedral is in fulfilment of a pledge President Akufo-Addo revealed, he made to God before winning the 2016 elections.
As part of efforts to redeem his promise, government has demolished the residences of judges located on the proposed site for the construction of the National Cathedral at Ridge in Accra.
The 5,000-seater auditorium Cathedral project will also bequeath to the country, a gracious national park for all Ghanaians, bring new skills, technology and jobs to the country, and will act as a beacon for national, regional and international tourists.
Government has further revealed that the Cathedral is expected to be officially opened on March 6, 2024.
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